Tampa's Best Kept

28/08/2020

In your search for "Instagrammable" food spots, you might be overlooking some of Tampa's gems.

Often times when you go out to eat you think of the most popular places to go. You may visit the best-looking restaurants in the area that may not always have the best reviews. But did you ever consider going to your local family-owned restaurant? Here is a list of 5 Tampa restaurants with savory re...

14/08/2020

In honor of kids going back to school soon (maybe?), we're shouting out Tampa's longest-running preschool: A Brighter Community

It's a fixture of the community, yet most residents have never heard of it. Founded nearly 100 years ago, A Brighter Community is Tampa's longest-running preschool. Dedicated to serving low-income families and single parents, the school does much more than provide formal education. It pairs parents....

11/08/2020

Okay, so Whitney Holtzman is one impressive woman, and we're glad that she's from Tampa.

If you're talking to Whitney Holtzman and drop the name of someone in sports, there's a good chance she's met them, traveled with them, or represents them. "I have my hand in a lot of different things, but [my main focus] is my company, Social Victories, and I began it as a social media/marketing co...

05/08/2020

We get it-- quarantine has you feeling kind of lonely. We share 4 ways buying plants from local shops might help keep the "lonelies" away.

Considered a “pandemic puppy”, people are buying dogs because of loneliness throughout this pandemic. Being broke and having a dog don’t mix. COVID-19 proved impactful leaving 14 million Americans out of a job. In recent months, people were unable to pay rent, focus on teleworking, or even see...

31/07/2020

This local artist's work will give you goosebumps. No, really.

https://www.tampasbestkept.com/post/this-artist-s-work-will-give-you-goosebumps

23/07/2020

Psssst! We've found the a restaurant with a beautiful (and uncrowded) view of downtown Tampa. The Attic Cafe

There is nothing better than soaking up the sun in this scorching summer heat and enjoying delicious food while overlooking downtown Tampa. The Attic Café and Bar is located on the fourth floor of the Scottish Rite building in the heart of Tampa that has an amazing outside balcony where you can see...

20/07/2020

Many women want to be "Miss Tampa". But what does life look like after you get the crown? Our exclusive interview with Lauren Amber Nielsen .

The stage lights beamed, the announcer called her name, and the moment she'd been dreaming about finally came. Lauren Nielsen was crowned Miss Tampa in 2019—a title coveted by many locals and a preliminary competition to the famous Miss America pageant. Nielsen's win seemed unbelievable, consideri...

19/07/2020

It's late and you're in the mood for wings. One popular foodie argues that Peabody's just might be the best spot.

One of my favorite local, low-key places I would frequent in Tampa would definitely be Peabody’s. Contributing Writer: Gary Inman, Jr. () Peabody’s has been my go-to for having a wild night and having “one too many,” or nights where me and some good friends would kick it after a ...

16/07/2020

The secret to this agency's massive community?
Coffee dates. Lots and lots of coffee dates.

When you look at the following they've amassed in Tampa Bay, it's hard to believe a few years ago they were selling coconuts on South Beach. As he recalls the struggle during that time, Roberto’s shoulders drop., “We kind of fell into a weird rut of going to work, coming home, making food, watch...

15/07/2020

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, TAMPA!

In honor of our favorite city's birthday, here are four historical local figures you should definitely know.
BONUS: You can visit statues of each person at The Tampa Riverwalk!

We often see the same people praised for their role in Tampa's growth and development. But here are four people who played a major role in the city's history: Benjamin E. Mays was a major figure who fought for civil rights. He was an academic and wrote books that focused mostly on Christianity and r...

15/07/2020

When a local finance expert gives FREE and ACTIONABLE tips for navigating COVID-19, you listen. Thanks for the info, Merrie Allmon Allen.

This article was submitted by Merrie Allmon Allen, a Certified Personal Finance Educator and author of Money Management Wisdom: 8 Steps to Living Your Best Life. No one was quite prepared for the COVID-19 pandemic and the emotional and financial impact it would have on so many—especially on people...

13/07/2020

Tampa is family-friendly AND business-centric... which means it's the perfect place for "mompreneurs". Three women share insight on what it's like to run a business while raising children.

Big thanks to Francessca Randall Yamel Belen and Lori Vella for lending their voices to the conversation.

As they feed kids with one hand and email clients with the other, Tampa's "mompreneurs"-- entrepreneurs who are also mothers-- are making serious business moves. And with Tampa being both a family-friendly city AND the number one city in the country for female entrepreneurs, it makes sense that wome...